Emmure name Pierce as full-time drummer

All Shall Perish man gets job on permanent basis after filling in on live shows

Emmure have officially appointed Adam Pierce as their new full-time drummer.

All Shall Perish sticksman Pierce took over live drumming duties after Mark Castillo left the band last year and has now been given the job on a permanent basis.

On Facebook, the band say: "We are happy to officially announce Adam Pierce being the new drummer for Emmure. His professional attitude towards touring, writing music and being in Emmure has given us a very positive and energetic outlook for the future.

"This may not be news to some of you as we've been all over the world together at this point. We welcome Adam to the group."